DSS Networks 8261-RTM - Manual (Page 21)

Gigabit Ethernet Metro-Switch Board and Firmware Users Manual
DSS NETWORKS, INC. Version: 1.14g Page: 21
body by using a wrist ground-strap or by touching the bare metal case around the power
supply inside your computer. Avoid excessive movement during the installation, such as
walking across carpets, as this can generate static. If you must leave the installation
area before the installation is complete, be sure to ground yourself again before
continuing the installation.
Step 2: Insert Metro-Switch fabric card into the first CPCI 2.16 fabric slot firmly seating
it into the Compact PCI chassis. Use ejector handles to secure card into slot so that it is
fully inserted and connected to backplane.
Step 3: If using serial port console attach supplied RS232 cable with RJ-11 jack into J1
on Metro-Switch board. Connect other end to serial port DB9 mail connector on PC
(COM1, COM2, etc.) and use HyperTerm or another RS232 serial port terminal
emulator to connect. Serial port parameters are as follows:
ƒ 8 Data Bits
ƒ 1 Stop Bit
ƒ No Parity
ƒ No hardware or software flow control
ƒ Speed: 115200 baud
Step 4: If using external cabling options and/or rear I/O, connect fiber optic cables and
CAT5 cables to RJ-45 connectors via Rear I/O.
Step 5: After fully seating card and connecting all cables, apply power to system. Green
“RUN” LED should begin flashing at the rate of once per every one or two seconds to
indicate healthy run status and the system is ready for use.